Ted Ed - Ix Chel

What kind of a god was Kinich Ahau?

• A moon god

• A storm god

• A hummingbird god

• A sun god

Who brought Ix Chel back to life after a lightning bolt killed her?

• A crab

• A hummingbird

• A swarm of dragonflies

• The stars

How does Ix Chel become a moon goddess?

• To escape her husband

• As a punishment from her grandfather

• As a gift from the stars

• From a choice she makes as a child

Ix Chel was attributed with many skills; which two are mentioned in this tale?

• healing

• predicting destiny

• weaving

• teaching the stars

• both A and C

Was the Maya moon goddess always called Ix Chel?

• Yes, all archeologists agree on this.

• No, she was called Luna.

• Ix Chel and the moon goddess might have been two separate deities

• In the Maya culture, the name Ix Chel was used for all female deities.

There are many animals associated with Ix Chel, which one was not mentioned or seen in the video?

• A crab

• A deer

• A snake

• A rabbit

How would you describe Ix Chel's character [who she is as a person]?